Zidane Targets Champions League

The former Galáctico has taken over as manager following the sacking of Rafael Benitez and speaking at his first press conference he admitted that the pressure is already on to win an 11th European Cup.

Real Madrid last won the Champions League in 2014, the year of 'La Decima' when they beat Atlético Madrid in the final. This year they face Roma in the first round of the knockout stages. Speaking about that game Zidane said: "To win is absolutely essential and I'm very aware of it.

"We are in the last sixteen and the target is always to win in the Champions League and will continue to be so and we'll try to make it possible."

Asked about the size of the challenge ahead Zidane answered: "No coach is prepared, fully prepared, especially a coach who has never been to this level before, but I feel kind of prepared. I've got motivation, I've got hope and all that will help me."

"I'm prepared for the challenge that awaits me and l'll do everything to make sure it goes well.”